The city is home to a vast array of accomplished musicians who are community-minded and give back with shows like this. They include Stan Ray, Eric Britt, Andrew Sovine, Charles Maring and more. The promoters promise surprises, and there is little reason to doubt them.

John focused his prodigious energies in a very hyperlocal fashion. In fact, I can say that I learned directly from him that hyperlocal is the best way to make a difference.

'There are so many layers of untapped or unpublicized history in Savannah, and I'm excited to bring those stories to light.'